Money Matters News & Insights

House market on the up? Interest rates cut? Tax changes coming? All the latest news on what's happening in the real-world and how it impacts you, right here.

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29 Aug 2025

Sydney Property Boom Driving Economic Growth

Greater Western Sydney is outperforming NSW in business lending growth and property values, with major infrastructure projects including the new Western Sydney Airport driving unprecedented economic expansion across the region.

22 Aug 2025

ASX 200 Breaks Historic 9,000 Point Barrier: What This Means for Your Investments

The ASX 200 has smashed through the historic 9,000 point milestone, marking its seventh record high in nine trading days. Here's how this market surge could affect your portfolio, superannuation, and investment strategy.

18 Aug 2025

Average Weekly Wage and Cost of Living Hit All Time High

With the average weekly wage for full-time workers now exceeding $2000 a week, times should be good. But rising housing costs and grocery bills mean many are still worse off.

15 Aug 2025

Markets Eye Melbourne Cup Day Rate Cut As Unemployment Drops

Despite unemployment falling to 4.2% in July, markets remain split on a September rate cut. All signals point to Melbourne Cup Day for the next rate reduction.

10 Aug 2025

Bank Goes All In On AI

NAB launches it's Data & AI training program this month. So how this could improve your banking experience and what it means for financial services.

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21 July 2025

Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low

Consumer confidence drops to its lowest level in over three years, as distrust remains high, despite improving economic indicators. Rising Buy Now Pay Later usage also signals growing financial stress among households.

21 July 2025

SMSFs Outperform Big Super Funds But Face Tax Target Risk

Self-managed super funds are delivering better returns than major super funds, but their success may attract increased tax scrutiny from the current government.

21 July 2025

Rate Cuts Help Reduce Consumer Stress to New Two-Year Low

NAB's Consumer Stress Index has fallen to its lowest point in two years as rate cuts ease financial pressure on households. Mortgage holders are already feeling the benefits, while smart spending habits are putting $4,860 back in the average household's budget annually.

21 July 2025

More money for millions of Aussies from today!

Major financial changes from July 1 include a 3.5% minimum wage increase to $24.95/hour and superannuation guarantee rising to 12%. Plus state-specific updates on payroll tax, electricity prices, and tobacco licensing affecting household budgets nationwide.